Students at Towne Acres Elementary enjoyed the show. Photo by Collin Brooks
Residents around the region gathered together and turned their eyes skyward on Monday to witness the first solar eclipse to cross the continental United States in almost a century.
People gathered in Founder’s Park in downtown Johnson City and in front of the old courthouse in historic Jonesborough to witness the event, which reached its peak at 2:36 p.m. While the Washington County School System dismissed early, students at all 11 Johnson City schools headed outside with their teachers to watch the moon pass over the face of the sun.
More Towne Acres students.
Awestruck.
At the block party in downtown Jonesborough.
Spectators gathered in downtown Jonesborough for the eclipse.
Spectators gathered in downtown Jonesborough for the eclipse.
A few locals gazing up in downtown Jonesborough.
Jordan Broadwater, A.J. Robbins, Keegan Van Wert.
Sarah Creasy, Lauren Sughter, Emily Scheele, Victoria Lacy, Nick Scheele, Aubrie King at Founder’s Park.
Theresa Hayes
Daniel Neubrander, Hannah Byrge, Haley Wars, Jorde Bacile at Founder’s Park.
Alan Huskins, Phoebe Huskins, Hannah Smith,
Seth Brown in Founder’s Park.
Kylie Toler, Demi Coleman, Kelsey Chernak. Staff photos by Bill Derby, Dave Ongie
Mrs. Turner’s 3rd grade class is ready to learn.
Nancy Miles 3rd grade class showing off their solar system hats.
Towne Acres 3rd grader Londyn Taylor
